Academic Coach Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Academic Coach 2026-2027 School Year

Position Overview

The Board of Trustees of the Panama‑Buena Vista Union School District invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Academic Coach. The Academic Coach will work under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and will be directly supervised by the site principal. The role focuses on building teacher capacity, delivering professional development, observing instruction, coaching educators, supporting data analysis, and serving as an SST Coordinator.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in implementing a three‑tiered model of instruction and intervention, providing support for socio‑economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and foster youth.

Observe instruction by teachers and instructional intervention aides, then provide feedback and coaching.

Assist grade‑level and/or subject area teams with assessment administration, data analysis, forming intervention groups, and planning instruction/intervention.

Provide professional development and model effective instruction and intervention.

Provide training for new teachers and support services for teachers in District Induction programs.

Model instruction in reading or math for individuals or small groups of students.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of programs at the school site.

Coordinate parent education activities that directly relate to student performance.

Maintain and monitor time schedules and documentation of provided services.

Provide support and coaching for teachers, including meetings beyond scheduled work hours as needed.

Attend meetings and trainings and remain current with applicable state guidelines.

Complete the following courses prior to applying for the position or within the first two years of service:

Cognitive Coaching
Defining Mastery
Data Analysis & Assessment

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization, Administrative Services Credential, or a Master’s Degree (desirable).

At least five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably across more than one grade level; must meet ESSA teacher qualification requirements.

Strong understanding of reading development, mathematical concepts, effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and the needs of socio‑economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and foster youth. Reading authorization is desirable.

Must have current knowledge of Common Core State Standards, online assessment, state frameworks, age–appropriate curriculum, lesson design, district curriculum maps, and classroom technology.

Professional appearance and demeanor that models a desired standard; recognized by peers as exemplary in personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance. Ability to establish good working relationships with other professionals.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $65,062 – $126,958, with 25 incremental steps. Step placement on the Academic Coach salary schedule is determined by years of prior experience in the classification and by post‑baccalaureate units earned from a regionally accredited college or university. New hires are not eligible for Column VII placement in their first year. Additional compensation: $1,500 per year for Master’s Degree holders, $2,500 per year for Doctorate Degree holders.

The District contributes up to $19,793 toward family, dental, medical, and vision insurance plans, and provides a life insurance plan for employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Panama‑Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental or pregnancy status, family or marital status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics.

The District requires school personnel to intervene when safe to do so when witnessing such conduct.

Background Check

Applicants selected for employment will have their fingerprints submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check. The processing fee will be paid by the applicant.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or Title IX equity and compliance should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831‑8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

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